Read the Help book, but how much effect does a Bench Coach really have on a Major League Team. Does he only have any effect if the Manager is ejected.

Sign good coaches. ;)

Oh I dont want to be a wise guy. The Bench Coach effects the team wether or not the manager gets ejected. He also has effect on the other levels of your organization so its somewhat important to have a good one. Good meaning skilled in the ratings that are important to you since he effects them all.

This was answered in today's developer chat "At the ML level they have a small impact on all facets of player development. At the minor league level that impact is much larger."

So the latest answer is MLB Bench coaches have a small "impact" on major league player's development.

if i were to set my argumentative rating at the major league level to 0 (never), i should be able to ignore a ML bench coach's strategy rating when looking to hire since he'll never be managing in a game.

is that right?

Logically, yes. But, just as 0 contact doesn't mean a player never puts a ball in play, I'd think a 0 argumentative rating doesn't mean you'll never get tossed.

This is why one should never re-sign an ML Bench coach. Pick out a AAA Bench coach.

Agreed on not re-signing ML Bench coaches, but I wouldn't go after a AAA candidate. A good minor league bench coach can actually help your prospects. Now that ML coaching candidates with no bids will reduce their salary demands, it's possible to get an experienced ML coach for minimum if you wait long enough. They will accept half their demanded $$ on the last hiring day if nothing better comes along.